Spice Pancakeswith Lemon Sauce

Spice Pancakes are slightly reminiscent of a spice cake with cream cheese frosting.

The
pancakes are delicately spiced with ginger, cinnamon and cloves, spread
with soft cream cheese, stacked, and topped with a delicious homemade Lemon Sauce. Easy
enough for family, and special enough for brunch guests.

Although I prefer to make most things from scratch, I sometimes make an exception for pancake mix (especially since finding out the hard way that my hearty, wholesome oatmeal pancakes make some young guests gag. "I don't eat anything that is an acquired taste.") This way, everyone's happy and it makes for a pretty easy pancake recipe.

Beat
the pancake mix, egg, milk and spices together in a medium bowl. Grease
a hot griddle with vegetable oil as necessary. Using a scant 1/4 cup of
pancake batter for each pancake, cook the pancakes until they are dry
around the edges and the bubbles start to pop. Turn and cook the other
side until golden brown.

Spread half the pancakes with cream cheese and top with the un-spread pancakes forming a "cream cheese sandwich."

In a saucepan over medium heat, bring all the ingredients to a boil, stirring constantly.
I'm not exaggerating; if you get distracted and don't stir constantly,
you'll end up with scrambled egg in your lemon sauce and the mess
cannot be undone.